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CLOSED for Independence Day – All NGRL Branches
<!-- mp_trans_add -->We will be closed on Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holidays. Our bookdrops will remain open and our digital content is always available. Keep an eye on our website and social media for upcoming information about our planned re-opening on July 6th.
CLOSED for Independence Day – All NGRL Branches
<!-- mp_trans_add -->We will be closed on Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holidays. Our bookdrops will remain open and our digital content is always available. Keep an eye on our website and social media for upcoming information about our planned re-opening on July 6th.
Knit & Crochet Club — Adults
Knit & Crochet Club — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Or have you always wanted to learn? Come join this fun and informal group suitable for the complete beginner to the advanced crafts person! First & third Tuesdays @ 10:00am Note: April events will be on the first and second Tuesdays @ 10:00am Disclaimer: […]
Noni’s Nook Storytime — Kids
Noni’s Nook Storytime — Kids
Story time for ages 5 and under. Come sing, dance, make a craft and hear a story or two and play with other kids. This is a great time for preschoolers to learn social skills in a smaller setting. Tuesdays @ 10:30 am Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on […]
SRC 2022: Ventriloquist Gene Cordova — All Ages
SRC 2022: Ventriloquist Gene Cordova — All Ages
Join ventriloquist Gene Cordova for a laugh-out-loud comedy show, "Puppets and Laughter on the High Seas." Tuesday, July 5@ 11 a.m. - Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (310 Cappes St., Dalton, GA 30720) Tuesday, July 5 @ 3 p.m. - Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library (706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd., Chatsworth, GA 30705) Friday, July 8 @ […]
Painting Class — Adults
Painting Class — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Learn a new skill and develop your talents under the direction of local artist, Cristie Whittier. All supplies will be provided. The classes below will offer the same lesson each time so that more people can participate. Please register for only one date. You can register by visiting the […]
SRC 2022: Ventriloquist Gene Cordova — All Ages
SRC 2022: Ventriloquist Gene Cordova — All Ages
Join ventriloquist Gene Cordova for a laugh-out-loud comedy show, "Puppets and Laughter on the High Seas." Tuesday, July 5@ 11 a.m. - Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (310 Cappes St., Dalton, GA 30720) Tuesday, July 5 @ 3 p.m. - Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library (706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd., Chatsworth, GA 30705) Friday, July 8 @ […]
Dungeons & Dragons – Tweens & Teens
Dungeons & Dragons – Tweens & Teens
Tweens & Teens, join us every other week as we embark on adventures, defeat villains, and find treasure in our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 6th - 12th. No experience is required, and materials are provided. Every other week on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm, in-person with virtual options available. Note: Sessions will begin […]
Toddler Music & Movement — Kids
Toddler Music & Movement — Kids
Open to preschool - 3rd grade. Did you know that music and movement support your child's creative and academic development? Come to the library the first Wednesday of the month for a complete musical lesson and musical ideas you can do at home! Recommended ages are preschool - first grade. 1st Wednesdays @ 10:30 am […]
Painting Class — Adults
Painting Class — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Learn a new skill and develop your talents under the direction of local artist, Cristie Whittier. All supplies will be provided. The classes below will offer the same lesson each time so that more people can participate. Please register for only one date. You can register by visiting the […]
Paint with Whitney — K – 2nd Grade
Paint with Whitney — K – 2nd Grade
Open to K - 2nd grade. Ms. Whitney will take your child step-by-step and paint a creative, ocean-themed picture--one that you will be proud of! Thursday, June 23 @ 2 p.m. - Class is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Wednesday, July 6 @ 2 p.m. - Class is limited. Pre-Registration is required. To register, email howarde@ngrl.org […]
Storytime — Children
Storytime — Children
Open to birth - 5th grade. Storytime is back! Join Ms. Victoria for some stories and a craft! Thursdays @ 10:00am Thursdays @ 4:00pm 2022 Themes January 6 - Winter Wonderland January 13 - Builders January 20 - Penguins January 27 - Making Music February 3 - Lunar New Year February 10 - Valentine's Day […]
Summer Movie Time — All Ages
Summer Movie Time — All Ages
Open to all ages. Get out of the heat! Bring your children under the age of 18 to eat a school lunch and watch an ocean-themed children's movie every Thursday during out summer reading program. The school lunches are provided courtesy of "Seamless Summer" via Calhoun City School System. Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All […]
Coral Reef Salt Paint — Tweens & Teens
Coral Reef Salt Paint — Tweens & Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade. Friday, June 17 @ 4 p.m. @ Plainville Recreation Department - Create your own textured coral art! Thursday, July 7 @ 1:30 p.m. - Create your own textured coral art! Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Paint with Whitney — 3rd – 5th Grade
Paint with Whitney — 3rd – 5th Grade
Open to 3rd - 5th grade. Ms. Whitney will take your child step-by-step and paint a creative, ocean-themed picture--one that you will be proud of! Thursday, June 30 @ 2 p.m. - Class is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Thursday, July 7 @ 2 p.m. - Class is limited. Pre-Registration is required. To register, email howarde@ngrl.org […]
Storytime — Children
Storytime — Children
Open to birth - 5th grade. Storytime is back! Join Ms. Victoria for some stories and a craft! Thursdays @ 10:00am Thursdays @ 4:00pm 2022 Themes January 6 - Winter Wonderland January 13 - Builders January 20 - Penguins January 27 - Making Music February 3 - Lunar New Year February 10 - Valentine's Day […]
Internet Safety Class — Adults
Internet Safety Class — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Thursday, July 7 @ 4 p.m. - Come learn how you can keep your kids safe while they're on the Internet. Class provided by Stacey Higdon, Forensic Interviewer and Outreach Coordinator with Gordon County Child Advocacy Center. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on […]
Pokémon Club – All Ages
Pokémon Club – All Ages
Open to all ages. While we await the return of the Pokémon League, trainers and Pokémon fans alike can gather for a weekly meetup to battle, trade, and share their love for all things Pokémon. Weekly on Thursdays at 4:30 pm, in-person. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health […]
SRC 2022: Ventriloquist Gene Cordova @ Plainville Recreation Department — All Ages
SRC 2022: Ventriloquist Gene Cordova @ Plainville Recreation Department — All Ages
Join ventriloquist Gene Cordova for a laugh-out-loud comedy show, "Puppets and Laughter on the High Seas." Tuesday, July 5@ 11 a.m. - Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (310 Cappes St., Dalton, GA 30720) Tuesday, July 5 @ 3 p.m. - Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library (706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd., Chatsworth, GA 30705) Friday, July 8 @ […]
DIY Activities — Tweens & Teens
DIY Activities — Tweens & Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade. Monday, June 6 @ 1:30 p.m. - Wooden Treasure Boxes: Come paint and decorate a box to hold your treasures! Friday, June 24 @ 1:30 p.m. - Shell Journals: Create a cool journal to record your summer memories. Monday, June 27 @ 1:30 p.m. - T-Shirt Tote Bag: Save our blue […]
Tabletop Gaming Time — All ages
Tabletop Gaming Time — All ages
Open to all ages. Drop by and play a few games with us! Friday, June 10 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 8 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 22 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 12 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 9 @ 3:30 p.m. […]
Read with a Therapy Dog — Children
Read with a Therapy Dog — Children
Open to children of all ages. Read with a Therapy Dog in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Friday, June 3 @ 4 p.m. Friday, July 8 @ 4 p.m. Friday, August 12 @ 4 p.m. Friday, September 2 @ 4 p.m. Friday, October 7 @ 4 p.m. Friday, November 4 @ 4 p.m. Friday, December 16 @ […]
DIY Activities– Adults
DIY Activities– Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Wednesday, June 22 @ 3:30 p.m. - T-Shirt Beach Bag - Reduce your global impact by upcycling one of your old t-shirts into a beach bag. Friday, July 8 @ 4 p.m. - Origami Class - A Japanese legend states that if a person can fold 1,000 origami cranes, their wish will […]
LEGO® @ the Library – Kids
LEGO® @ the Library – Kids
Open to pre-K to 5th grade. Kids can play with our big collection of LEGO® and Duplo® bricks. Drop in and try a different LEGO® challenge each week or just enjoy some building time. April 15 - CLOSED for Easter Holidays July 1 - CLOSED for Independence Day Holidays September 23 - CLOSED for air […]
Friends of the Library Book Sale – All Ages
Friends of the Library Book Sale – All Ages
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is back! Please come join us and see what the Friends of the Library Book Sale has to offer. We have thousands of used books as well as audiobooks and equipment available for sale for reduced prices. Proceeds of the sale go to benefit the Dalton-Whitfield County Public […]
NERF® War — Tweens & Tweens
NERF® War — Tweens & Tweens
Open to grades 4 - 12. Monthly NERF® War is back! Grab your blasters and a pocket full of darts. Each month we will get together to play NERF® games like Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and VIP. We provide blasters and darts to those who need them. NERF® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, […]